What is the cheapest way to get from Kamakura to Ōtsu?

The cheapest way to get from Kamakura to Ōtsu is to drive which costs ¥7000 - ¥11000 and takes 4h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kamakura to Ōtsu?

The fastest way to get from Kamakura to Ōtsu is to fly and bus which takes 4h 33m and costs ¥14000 - ¥24000.

Is there a direct bus between Kamakura and Ōtsu?

No, there is no direct bus from Kamakura station to Ōtsu station. However, there are services departing from Yokohama Station YCAT and arriving at Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Kamakura and Ōtsu?

No, there is no direct train from Kamakura to Ōtsu. However, there are services departing from 鎌倉 Kamakura and arriving at Zeze via 横浜 Yokohama, Shin Yokohama and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Kamakura to Ōtsu?

The distance between Kamakura and Ōtsu is 492 km. The road distance is 405.9 km.

How do I travel from Kamakura to Ōtsu without a car?

The best way to get from Kamakura to Ōtsu without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kamakura to Ōtsu?

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Kamakura to Ōtsu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kamakura to Ōtsu bus from?

Kamakura to Ōtsu bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Yokohama Station YCAT.

Where do I catch the Kamakura to Ōtsu train from?

Kamakura to Ōtsu train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Yokohama station.

Train or bus from Kamakura to Ōtsu?

The best way to get from Kamakura to Ōtsu is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2700 - ¥15000 and takes 7h 56m.

Where does the Kamakura to Ōtsu bus arrive?

Kamakura to Ōtsu bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi.

Where does the Kamakura to Ōtsu train arrive?

Kamakura to Ōtsu train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyoto station.

Can I drive from Kamakura to Ōtsu?

Yes, the driving distance between Kamakura to Ōtsu is 406 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Kamakura to Ōtsu.

Where can I stay near Ōtsu?

There are 3697+ hotels available in Ōtsu.

Kamakura to Ōtsu - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Kamakura to Ōtsu by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shin Yokohama to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
3h 39m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Yokohama Station YCAT to Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchibus Jx225
7h 56m
¥2,740–14,873
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Kamakura Station to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchinightbus
9h 4m
¥7,220–9,340
Drive 405.9 km
1. Drive from Kamakura to Ōtsucar 405.9 km
4h 52m
¥7,041–10,171
Train via Nagahama
1. Take the train from Odawara to Maibaratrain Kodama
2. Take the train from Maibara to Zezetrain [21833] Jr Biwako
6h 10m
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
4h 33m
¥14,540–23,373
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from 鎌倉 Kamakura to Yokohamatrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
3. Take the train from Ashiya to Kyōtotrain
4. Take the train from Kyōto to Zezetrain
5h 5m
¥12,810–28,923
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the train from 鎌倉 Kamakura to Yokohamatrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane HND - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
4. Take the train from Kyōto to Zezetrain
4h 58m
Train, train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from 鎌倉 Kamakura to Tōkyō Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
3. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
4. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
5h 53m
¥18,289–37,448

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

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1h 9mAverage Duration

¥12,175Cheapest Price

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Distance: 492.5 km
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Kamakura, Japan and Ōtsu, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin Yokohama to Kyoto hourly, and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Yokohama Station YCAT to Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,100–14,000 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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